Cupping massage has been used for thousands of years in different cultures and has both medical and cosmetic benefits. The basic idea of a cupping massage is to create suction and increase blood flow to specific areas of the body by placing glass or silicon cups on the individual’s skin. If you are looking to try cupping massage, our team at New York Facial and Body Rejuvenation, experts on microneedling in Massapequa, can give you the best treatment.

Cupping Therapy: From the Old World, To the New

Cupping massage has been used throughout history, dating as far back as the ancient Egyptians. It was used to treat a variety of conditions from snake bites, to colds, and even in surgeries. Originally, the “cups” were made of hollowed out animal horns or bamboo cups. Other than upgrading to glass or plastic cups, the cupping treatment has remained mostly unchanged through the years and across cultures.

Cosmetic Cupping Massages

Other than having extensive healing properties, cupping massages can also improve your complexion and appearance in a natural way. The increased blood flow from cupping stimulates the collagen in your skin to grow more cells; therefore rebuilding and plumping skin tissue. Other than generally improving your skin for cosmetic purposes, cupping can also treat skin conditions and imperfections such as:

Visit one of our professionals at our medical spa on Long Island, New York Facial and Body Rejuvenation, to see if cosmetic cupping massage is right for you! Please also contact our office if you’re interested in Microneedling in Massapequa.

Results of Cosmetic Cupping

Cupping massages provide many cosmetic benefits to various parts of the body including the face. Facial cupping massage can make your face appear more youthful while also promoting a bright and smooth facial complexion. The effects of cupping are not permanent and reduce over time; however, the duration of the results is dependent upon your lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and skin care. In general though, you can expect your face to feel tighter, plumper, have a healthy glow, and see a reduction in lines and imperfections.

This natural, holistic, and non-invasive cosmetic treatment can be administered by our experts at New York Facial and Body Rejuvenation, a medical spa on Long Island and Manhattan. If you want younger and healthier looking skin, cupping massage or Microneedling in Massapequa may be the treatment for you, so make an appointment today!